How to fit empty startup

Steven Black 20 Reputation points
2026-08-12T06:47:48.8633333+00:00

when I go to settings and then go to apps/startup it's empty where there should be a list of disabled programmes and able programmes this has just recently happenedapps

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
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DaveM121 930.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2026-08-13T08:43:08.6066667+00:00

Did you ensure you downloaded the ISO in the exact same language version as you have set for the Windows user interface in the Settings App - Time and Language - Region and language, if that is English, is that US English or just English.

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  1. Steven Black 20 Reputation points
    2026-08-13T05:48:59.62+00:00

    Yes Start-Up tab in Task Manager is also emptyTM

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  2. Steven Black 20 Reputation points
    2026-08-12T20:19:27.7766667+00:00

    A Screenshot 2026-08-12 211531

    This is screenshot of that Registry Editor page you asked for

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  3. DaveM121 930.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-08-12T07:22:26.0233333+00:00

    1

    Open Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc).

    Select the Start-Up tab in Task Manager.

    Is that tab also empty?

    2

    Click your Start Button, type regedit and hit Enter to open the Registry Editor.

    Click View and make sure 'Address Bar' is turned on.

    Paste this into the Address Bar at the top and hit Enter.

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System

    Please provide a screenshot of that Registry Editor page.

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    2026-08-12T06:48:09.9933333+00:00

    If Settings > Apps > Startup is empty, use these supported places to check and manage startup apps:

    1. Open Task Manager
      • Right-click Start and select Task Manager.
      • Open the Startup apps tab.
      • Select an app, then choose Enable or Disable.
      • This view also shows startup impact, which can help confirm whether Windows is still detecting startup entries.
    2. Check the Startup folders in File Explorer
      • Right-click Start and select Run.
      • Type shell:appsfolder and press Enter.
      • Keep that window open.
      • Open Run again and type:
        • shell:startup for the current user, or
        • shell:common startup for all users.
      • If shortcuts are present there, they are startup items. Remove unwanted ones by deleting the shortcut from the startup folder.
    3. If a startup item appears as missing or broken
      • Windows can show startup entries for apps whose path no longer exists, such as apps removed from a removable drive, network drive, or apps that were uninstalled.
      • In Startup settings, when available, selecting the icon next to the app can show the broken file path or registry location.
      • Reinstalling the affected app can fix that specific broken entry.
    4. If the list is only empty in Settings
      • Use Task Manager > Startup apps as the alternate built-in view, since it provides the same startup app list as Settings.
    AI-generated content may be incorrect. Read our transparency notes for more information.

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